This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1967
Page
3
A Maine Judiciary Committee hearing on a proposed liberalized abortion law drew doctors and church officials in sharp clashes. Proponents say the bill prevents human tragedies while opponents warn of discriminatory impact on the unborn and advocate for existing limits.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A meeting of the Old Orchard Beach Jaycee Wives was held at Mrs Faye Harding’s home with Cape Elizabeth Jaycee Wives as guests. Local president Janet Doherty outlined officer duties. state VP Gerry DeGrenin spoke on region duties. Plans announced for an April 9 talent show at Old Orchard Beach High School gym with William Mullen as master of ceremonies. A food sale and later date for reveal were proposed and an April roller skating party discussed. The group invited members to a March 15 supper meeting at Eleanor Stackpole’s home in Saco.
Ogunquit Women's Club held a program reviewing several English author books with Mrs. True Hardy Boothby of Nassau College, Springvale. Invitations were issued for Berwick Woman's Club March 14 and Riverside Woman's Club of Kittery April 7. Next meeting March 15 features Robert E. Conroy on Your Local Telephone Company.
CMP president William H. Dunham states 13 185 092 in tax charges last year and warns that taxes must be collected from electricity customers if not through public power. Also notes about horse training oats and golf participation figures.
Pamela Radley hosted refreshments and set the next meeting for March 9 at Mrs. LaChance's residence on Cottage Avenue in the community.
The St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association met in the parish hall to discuss a membership drive by mail. Reports from secretary Yvette Loranger and treasurer Lucienne Roy were read, with Bertha Moulin giving a brief nominating committee report. Joseph Grofidin, guest speaker, spoke on the purpose and duties of the school board, as Rev Germain Bureau noted the spaghetti supper success.
The St Francis College Alumni Office announced a general Alumni Council dinner conference set for Saturday March 11 at 6 30 p m at the White House Inn Chicopee Mass The Maine members include J Frederick Warner Paul Brunelle and James Roy Doiron Arthur Gallant and Roger Doiron hold key posts in the council which totals 20 members and guides the Alumni Association of St Francis College.
In Moscow officials announced Soviet Premier Kosygin and President Podgorny accepted Emperor Selassie s invitation to visit Ethiopia with a date to be set later. The communique followed Selassie s three day visit and notes a desire for an early end to Vietnam War and no stated external interference. The announcement also references Selassie s Turkey trip.
Henry J. Routhier of Somersworth New Hampshire was bound over to the May grand jury on two counts of breaking and entering and larceny at night. Judge Robert Browne held probable cause and Routhier, 20, was jailed in lieu of $3,000 bail.
Sheila Tufts a Wells resident and U S Naval Hospital secretary runs for the Wells Superintending School Committee seat for a three year term. She faces Geraldine Byrnes and Gordon Grinnell and has deep community ties in Wells including PTA band boosters and church activities.
In Mississippi, Sam H. Bowers Jr. and 11 others identified as Klansmen posted five thousand dollar bonds after a federal grand jury indicted them on a conspiracy to intimidate Vernon Dahmer Sr., whose 1966 death followed arson and gunfire tied to voter rights activity. The 1965 Voting Rights Act underlies the charges. murder remains state jurisdiction.
Rene Dube of Biddeford was guest of honor at a surprise party for his 17th birthday hosted by his sister Therese Dube. Prizes went to Denise Bouchard and Donald Baigny. Attendees included Michael La Belle Ronald LaBelle Donna Dubuc Jeannette Cyr and many others. Norman Bouthot Jr and Karleen Cleary invited but unable to attend.
USC psychologist Dr. Robert Priest analyzed over 5000 jokes to study humor. He found reactions to anti female and anti male jokes did not align with the audience's sex, suggesting conflicts arise from cross group forces rather than gender alone.
The Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary in Biddeford welcomed three new members Mrs. Joan Bouthillette Mrs. Lorraine Bisson and Mrs. Anita Rheault at a recent meeting in the K of C Hall on Washington Street. Upcoming events include a March 15 social and supper chaired by Simone Landry and a March 12 communion breakfast committee led by Rosa Bouthillette and others. The Auxiliary will hold a communion breakfast on March 19 after mass at St. Mary's Church with a committee headed by Dorothy Millette. Proceeds from the Valentine dance benefit the building fund and February social results were reported. Father Coleman O'Toole led prayer and rosary to close. next meeting is April 5.
Old Orchard Beach reports three new members welcomed at the March executive board meeting held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Anton. New board members are Mrs. Robert Begin of Old Orchard Beach, Mrs. Leopold Viger of Biddeford, and Mrs. Robert Bryant of Kennebunk Beach. Plans were set for the fall Cardiac Capers show and a spring Health Career Day with the Auxiliary to the York County Medical Society.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.